The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions surrounding it have made it increasingly difficult to fundraise for charity events.
But a Moncton woman who’s battling Stage 4 cancer is refusing to let the pandemic or her diagnosis slow her down.
Gini Bourque rides to raise money for “the New Brunswick Doctors Cycling Against Cancer Fundraiser.”
The 47-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and was deemed cancer-free in 2017. However, two years later, she was re-diagnosed and is now a Stage 4 patient.
She says it’s now metastatic breast cancer, so that means the cancer has now spread to her bones.
Gini first participated in the cycling fundraiser in 2017 after her initial recovery. Funds raised from the ride go directly to an Oncology Clinic in Moncton — a place that has helped her through years of treatments.
The New Brunswick Doctors Cycling Against Cancer ride is usually held in groups, but this year she is riding on her own due to restrictions in place because the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gini committed to 15 kilometers a day and a $2,000 goal, but she’s far surpassed that goal announcing yesterday that she’s raised over $21,000!
Way to go Gini and good luck with your battle!
-Ian
Credits: atlantic.ctvnews.ca
